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Why Ford's Work With Amazon Will Echo WidelyAmazon's Echo ambient voice interface device is a breakthrough with growing implications for the future of computing. And the relationship developing between Amazon and Ford to add vehicle-related functions to Echo's cloud service is one more piece of evidence to show how vast Echo's potential could be. Soon you will be able simply to speak in your living room to turn on your car, set its heater for 72, or perform all sorts of other tasks relating to your vehicle.David Kirkpatrick, ContributorDavid Kirkpatrick, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/davidkirkpatrick/56cf2473e4b03a4118175187Thu, 25 Feb 2016 11:16:00 -05002016-02-25T11:16:00-05:00Amazon's Echo ambient voice interface device is a breakthrough with growing implications for the future of computing. And the relationship developing between Amazon and Ford to add vehicle-related functions to Echo's cloud service is one more piece of evidence to show how vast Echo's potential could be. Soon you will be able simply to speak in your living room to turn on your car, set its heater for 72, or perform all sorts of other tasks relating to your vehicle.http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/10/15/meeting-my-genome-this-expensive-test-still-isnt-for-everyone/
Meeting My Genome: This Expensive Test Still Isn't for EveryoneEarlier this year, I moderated a panel discussion at Techonomy Bio and asked speakers whether genome sequencing was ready for the average consumer. Their responses were split. Having now just gotten my own genome sequenced, I can say definitively: yes it’s ready, and no it isn’t.Meredith Salisbury, ContributorMeredith Salisbury, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/meredithsalisbury/561faeace4b0375e492c6be7Thu, 15 Oct 2015 10:28:00 -04002015-10-15T10:28:00-04:00Earlier this year, I moderated a panel discussion at Techonomy Bio and asked speakers whether genome sequencing was ready for the average consumer. Their responses were split. Having now just gotten my own genome sequenced, I can say definitively: yes it’s ready, and no it isn’t.http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/10/01/can-open-data-drive-innovative-healthcare/
Can Open Data Drive Innovative Healthcare?As healthcare systems worldwide become increasingly digitized, medical scientists and health researchers have more data than ever. Yet much valuable health information remains locked in proprietary or hidden databases. A growing number of open data initiatives aim to change this, but it won’t be easy.Techonomy, ContributorTechonomy, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/techonomyguest/560da1dce4b08c2312f3230fThu, 1 Oct 2015 17:39:00 -04002015-10-01T17:39:00-04:00As healthcare systems worldwide become increasingly digitized, medical scientists and health researchers have more data than ever. Yet much valuable health information remains locked in proprietary or hidden databases. A growing number of open data initiatives aim to change this, but it won’t be easy.http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/08/18/staunch-syria-enclave-holds-off-isil-and-finds-support-online/
Staunch Syria Enclave Holds Off ISIL--And Finds Support OnlineIn northern Syria, along the Turkish border, has emerged a de facto autonomous region known as Rojava. The enclave is engaged in a brave and for the time being successful fight for self-governance and independence against considerable odds. Many of its best soldiers fight in all-female battalions. Meanwhile, supporters of the region’s socialist-feminist ideology are working to help them with a new Indiegogo campaign. Rojava's population is roughly the same as San Francisco, and comprised of a Kurdish majority along with Arabs, Chechens, Armenians, and other ethnic groups. After declaring autonomy from Syria in November 2013, Rojava established a political system built on principles of direct democracy and gender equality, and has drawn comparisons to revolutionary Catalonia in the Spanish Civil War.Techonomy, ContributorTechonomy, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/techonomyguest/55d25e6be4b0dee06820c2c8Tue, 18 Aug 2015 09:00:00 -04002015-08-18T09:00:00-04:00In northern Syria, along the Turkish border, has emerged a de facto autonomous region known as Rojava. The enclave is engaged in a brave and for the time being successful fight for self-governance and independence against considerable odds. Many of its best soldiers fight in all-female battalions. Meanwhile, supporters of the region’s socialist-feminist ideology are working to help them with a new Indiegogo campaign. Rojava's population is roughly the same as San Francisco, and comprised of a Kurdish majority along with Arabs, Chechens, Armenians, and other ethnic groups. After declaring autonomy from Syria in November 2013, Rojava established a political system built on principles of direct democracy and gender equality, and has drawn comparisons to revolutionary Catalonia in the Spanish Civil War.http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/08/10/no-longer-rocket-science-helping-consumers-understand-genetic-info/
No Longer Rocket Science: Helping Consumers Understand Genetic InfoA decade ago, biologist Ting Wu saw a need to promote education and interest in genetics among consumers, as well as to help scientists understand how the public views their research. Today, the initiative that resulted helps teachers and students, scientists, Congress, and even Hollywood writers and producers understand and spread the message that genetics is important and accessible.Meredith Salisbury, ContributorMeredith Salisbury, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/meredithsalisbury/55c8cfa3e4b0dee068209e24Mon, 10 Aug 2015 12:28:00 -04002015-08-10T12:28:00-04:00A decade ago, biologist Ting Wu saw a need to promote education and interest in genetics among consumers, as well as to help scientists understand how the public views their research. Today, the initiative that resulted helps teachers and students, scientists, Congress, and even Hollywood writers and producers understand and spread the message that genetics is important and accessible.http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/07/30/how-big-data-can-make-people-healthier-in-emerging-markets/
How Big Data Can Make People Healthier In Emerging MarketsIn many emerging markets, reliable data on healthcare systems is limited or nonexistent. This makes it difficult to address urgent healthcare challenges in some of the world’s least developed countries. But a growing number of tech entrepreneurs and public health activists are finding ways to fill the data gaps. And as smartphones and other connected devices proliferate, fertile new sources of data are emerging.Techonomy, ContributorTechonomy, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/techonomyguest/55ba2b68e4b0dee068206500Thu, 30 Jul 2015 09:55:00 -04002015-07-30T09:55:00-04:00In many emerging markets, reliable data on healthcare systems is limited or nonexistent. This makes it difficult to address urgent healthcare challenges in some of the world’s least developed countries. But a growing number of tech entrepreneurs and public health activists are finding ways to fill the data gaps. And as smartphones and other connected devices proliferate, fertile new sources of data are emerging.http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/07/28/i-heart-this-overlooked-feature-of-the-apple-watch/
I Heart This Overlooked Feature Of The Apple WatchOne of the features that most intrigues me about the Apple Watch is the one that lets you share heartbeats. It’s the sound you hear when you’re being held by someone you love. It’s something that encapsulates our humanity. It’s one of the first ways an expectant mother connects with her child—the fetal heartbeat heard via ultrasound.
This little feature has been overlooked in many of the product reviews. I am fascinated by a technological connection that fosters intimacy between two people physically regardless of where they are. Unlike FaceTime or Skype, which replicate a lesser version of someone’s visual presence, sharing a heartbeat pioneers a new realm of digital intimacy that links our bodies and our devices in a new dance of tactile connectivity.Techonomy, ContributorTechonomy, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/techonomyguest/55b784e5e4b0dee06820554bTue, 28 Jul 2015 09:39:00 -04002015-07-28T09:39:00-04:00One of the features that most intrigues me about the Apple Watch is the one that lets you share heartbeats. It’s the sound you hear when you’re being held by someone you love. It’s something that encapsulates our humanity. It’s one of the first ways an expectant mother connects with her child—the fetal heartbeat heard via ultrasound.
This little feature has been overlooked in many of the product reviews. I am fascinated by a technological connection that fosters intimacy between two people physically regardless of where they are. Unlike FaceTime or Skype, which replicate a lesser version of someone’s visual presence, sharing a heartbeat pioneers a new realm of digital intimacy that links our bodies and our devices in a new dance of tactile connectivity.http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/07/23/challenges-for-genomics-in-the-age-of-big-data/
Challenges For Genomics In The Age Of Big DataLast week, a group of respected researchers published a commentary about the coming data challenges in genomics. Comparing the projected growth of genomic data to three other sources considered among the most prolific data producers in the world—astronomy, Twitter, and YouTube—these scientists predict that by 2025, genomics could well represent the biggest of big data fields. With the raw data for each human genome taking up about 100 GB, we’re well on our way.
Genomics only recently entered the big data realm, and we have major issues to address before it leapfrogs every other data-generating group.Meredith Salisbury, ContributorMeredith Salisbury, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/meredithsalisbury/55b150f0e4b0dee0682040a1Thu, 23 Jul 2015 16:51:00 -04002015-07-23T16:51:00-04:00Last week, a group of respected researchers published a commentary about the coming data challenges in genomics. Comparing the projected growth of genomic data to three other sources considered among the most prolific data producers in the world—astronomy, Twitter, and YouTube—these scientists predict that by 2025, genomics could well represent the biggest of big data fields. With the raw data for each human genome taking up about 100 GB, we’re well on our way.
Genomics only recently entered the big data realm, and we have major issues to address before it leapfrogs every other data-generating group.http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/07/20/with-a-3d-printed-instrument-this-musician-is-composing-the-future/
With A 3D-printed Instrument, This Musician Is Composing The FutureOften, it begins in the dark. When the LEDs light up—in red, yellow, blue, green, and purple—the face inside the mask becomes faintly perceptible. But before the gathering crowd can identify the man, the music comes on. It comes in swells and ribbons. It comes as a devouring chaos, as a frenetic torrent of notes and phrases, looping back into new motifs of sound. Onyx Ashanti invented the instrument he plays, which he calls the exo-voice. He also printed it with a 3D printer he built himself.Techonomy, ContributorTechonomy, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/techonomyguest/55ad17d9e4b0dee068202a43Mon, 20 Jul 2015 11:54:00 -04002015-07-20T11:54:00-04:00Often, it begins in the dark. When the LEDs light up—in red, yellow, blue, green, and purple—the face inside the mask becomes faintly perceptible. But before the gathering crowd can identify the man, the music comes on. It comes in swells and ribbons. It comes as a devouring chaos, as a frenetic torrent of notes and phrases, looping back into new motifs of sound. Onyx Ashanti invented the instrument he plays, which he calls the exo-voice. He also printed it with a 3D printer he built himself.http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/07/13/forget-bubble-talk-beirut-tech-is-accelerating/
Forget Bubble Talk -- Beirut Tech Is AcceleratingRecently called "the Silicon Valley of the Middle East" by CNN, and "the Middle East’s Tech Hub" by TechCrunch, Beirut’s tech scene is the darling of international media of late. (Though Techonomy first wrote about it over two years ago.) The tech scene here has turned a corner, going from fledgling to now officially on the map. Among the reasons: the launch of various funds that will bring over $100 million in investments to Lebanon’s startup economy over the next five years, and the ongoing efforts of Lebanon’s Central Bank to decrease the risk of investing in startups. But now three new companies that specifically aim to foster tech startups are setting up. Two of them are accelerators, and one will invest and nurture slightly more mature companies. In a city of 2.2 million, some are wondering, is this a bubble? And if so, when will it burst?Techonomy, ContributorTechonomy, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/techonomyguest/55a40e3fe4b0dee068200a2cMon, 13 Jul 2015 15:20:00 -04002015-07-13T15:20:00-04:00Recently called "the Silicon Valley of the Middle East" by CNN, and "the Middle East’s Tech Hub" by TechCrunch, Beirut’s tech scene is the darling of international media of late. (Though Techonomy first wrote about it over two years ago.) The tech scene here has turned a corner, going from fledgling to now officially on the map. Among the reasons: the launch of various funds that will bring over $100 million in investments to Lebanon’s startup economy over the next five years, and the ongoing efforts of Lebanon’s Central Bank to decrease the risk of investing in startups. But now three new companies that specifically aim to foster tech startups are setting up. Two of them are accelerators, and one will invest and nurture slightly more mature companies. In a city of 2.2 million, some are wondering, is this a bubble? And if so, when will it burst?http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/07/09/vitals-aims-to-be-the-priceline-of-american-healthcare/
Vitals Aims To Be The Priceline Of American HealthcareEntrepreneur Mitch Rothschild says he has always followed a simple philosophy: Determine where a gap exists and launch a business to fill it. He thought information was seriously lacking in healthcare, for both patients and service providers. So he founded Vitals in 2007 to offer a suite of information and analytics tools to help consumers, providers, and health plans better track healthcare prices and quality. Today he serves as the company's executive chairman. Each month, some of Vitals' 10 million users perform 250,000 searches at Vitals.com, seeking information about the U.S. healthcare system, where they can browse 5 million user reviews of about 890,000 medical practitioners. In simple terms, Vitals hopes to be a Priceline of sorts for an industry in which costs can be opaque and consumers often feel powerless.Techonomy, ContributorTechonomy, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/techonomyguest/559e82cfe4b0dee0681ff71eThu, 9 Jul 2015 10:25:00 -04002015-07-09T10:25:00-04:00Entrepreneur Mitch Rothschild says he has always followed a simple philosophy: Determine where a gap exists and launch a business to fill it. He thought information was seriously lacking in healthcare, for both patients and service providers. So he founded Vitals in 2007 to offer a suite of information and analytics tools to help consumers, providers, and health plans better track healthcare prices and quality. Today he serves as the company's executive chairman. Each month, some of Vitals' 10 million users perform 250,000 searches at Vitals.com, seeking information about the U.S. healthcare system, where they can browse 5 million user reviews of about 890,000 medical practitioners. In simple terms, Vitals hopes to be a Priceline of sorts for an industry in which costs can be opaque and consumers often feel powerless.http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/07/06/will-even-a-cholesterol-test-help-identify-cancer/
Will Even A Cholesterol Test Help Identify Cancer?Early detection is one of the most effective ways to beat cancer. That’s why some recent studies, in which scientists detected it in people long before symptoms began, have cancer researchers so excited. The coolest part? These scientists weren’t even looking for signs of cancer. DNA-based detection tools have gotten sensitive enough that it now appears possible to identify precancerous cells. This ability to spot precancerous cells could become pivotal in oncology. It could also be problematic.Meredith Salisbury, ContributorMeredith Salisbury, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/meredithsalisbury/559a9a47e4b0dee0681fe0b5Mon, 6 Jul 2015 11:23:00 -04002015-07-06T11:23:00-04:00Early detection is one of the most effective ways to beat cancer. That’s why some recent studies, in which scientists detected it in people long before symptoms began, have cancer researchers so excited. The coolest part? These scientists weren’t even looking for signs of cancer. DNA-based detection tools have gotten sensitive enough that it now appears possible to identify precancerous cells. This ability to spot precancerous cells could become pivotal in oncology. It could also be problematic.http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/07/01/why-everybody-cares-about-the-blockchain/
Why Everybody Cares About The BlockchainThe blockchain is a key part of the system that underlies recordkeeping and transactions for Bitcoin, the virtual currency. But there are much bigger opportunities ahead for this decentralized recordkeeping system. In a session called “Why Everybody Cares About the Blockchain” at the inaugural Techonomy Policy conference earlier this month, panelists emphasized repeatedly that the database holds tremendous promise for an array of uses in banking, conflict tracking, and voting, among other things. It was a wide-ranging discussion, reflecting the vast possibilities proponents see for this contemporary technology. "Wouldn’t it be awesome if we had one universal ledger that we could use for everything and that was accessible to everybody?" said Jerry Brito, executive director of Coin Center. "Well, that is what the blockchain is. It’s a decentralized and open ledger."Techonomy, ContributorTechonomy, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/techonomyguest/55944a4de4b0dee0681fd0c9Wed, 1 Jul 2015 16:20:00 -04002015-07-01T16:20:00-04:00The blockchain is a key part of the system that underlies recordkeeping and transactions for Bitcoin, the virtual currency. But there are much bigger opportunities ahead for this decentralized recordkeeping system. In a session called “Why Everybody Cares About the Blockchain” at the inaugural Techonomy Policy conference earlier this month, panelists emphasized repeatedly that the database holds tremendous promise for an array of uses in banking, conflict tracking, and voting, among other things. It was a wide-ranging discussion, reflecting the vast possibilities proponents see for this contemporary technology. "Wouldn’t it be awesome if we had one universal ledger that we could use for everything and that was accessible to everybody?" said Jerry Brito, executive director of Coin Center. "Well, that is what the blockchain is. It’s a decentralized and open ledger."http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/06/30/googles-fail-of-a-ramadan-app/
Google's Fail Of A Ramadan AppEarlier this month Google launched a “Ramadan Companion App.” As a Muslim who works in marketing strategy and social media, who has consulted on a number of Muslim-focused marketing projects, this seemed to me like it could be an exciting development. As far as I know, Google has not previously reached out specifically to the global Muslim community. I love apps and I’m always excited to see what’s new and hot and cool. Plus Ramadan was starting. Initial response to Google's app on Facebook was positive and there was a bunch of “attaboy’ing” on community posts saying, "Oh look, Google’s finally paying attention to Muslims." Sad to say, this euphoria was short lived.Techonomy, ContributorTechonomy, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/techonomyguest/5592ad93e4b01f0c1d93d754Tue, 30 Jun 2015 11:40:00 -04002015-06-30T11:40:00-04:00Earlier this month Google launched a “Ramadan Companion App.” As a Muslim who works in marketing strategy and social media, who has consulted on a number of Muslim-focused marketing projects, this seemed to me like it could be an exciting development. As far as I know, Google has not previously reached out specifically to the global Muslim community. I love apps and I’m always excited to see what’s new and hot and cool. Plus Ramadan was starting. Initial response to Google's app on Facebook was positive and there was a bunch of “attaboy’ing” on community posts saying, "Oh look, Google’s finally paying attention to Muslims." Sad to say, this euphoria was short lived.http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/06/29/government-lacks-strategy-for-cyber-attack-response-say-techonomy-policy-panelists/
Government Lacks Strategy For Cyber Attack Response, Say Techonomy Policy PanelistsAs the Internet spreads its tentacles into every nook of society, attacks are rapidly increasing against individuals, companies, governments, and the very Net infrastructure upon which they all rely. The attackers range from cyber criminals to non-state actors like ISIS and nation-states. But law enforcement, government regulation, and an established military response are not even close to keeping up, said a group of experts at the Techonomy Policy conference in Washington on June 9. Before the advent of the Internet, there were four accepted domains of warfare: land, water, air, and space. Cyber is the fifth, and newest, domain, and by the far the hardest one to patrol, the panelists on a session devoted to "The Militarization of the Internet" agreed.Techonomy, ContributorTechonomy, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/techonomyguest/559167c5e4b01f0c1d93cf02Mon, 29 Jun 2015 12:00:00 -04002015-06-29T12:00:00-04:00As the Internet spreads its tentacles into every nook of society, attacks are rapidly increasing against individuals, companies, governments, and the very Net infrastructure upon which they all rely. The attackers range from cyber criminals to non-state actors like ISIS and nation-states. But law enforcement, government regulation, and an established military response are not even close to keeping up, said a group of experts at the Techonomy Policy conference in Washington on June 9. Before the advent of the Internet, there were four accepted domains of warfare: land, water, air, and space. Cyber is the fifth, and newest, domain, and by the far the hardest one to patrol, the panelists on a session devoted to "The Militarization of the Internet" agreed.http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/06/26/slowly-tech-innovation-makes-inroads-in-government/
Slowly, Tech Innovation Makes Inroads In GovernmentBy Kristina Shevory Is tech making government work better? That was the question tackled by an expert panel at the Techonomy Policy conference in Washington in early June. The summary answer: a little bit, but not nearly as much as it could. There's no question technology can make government more effective, [...]Techonomy, ContributorTechonomy, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/techonomyguest/558d75eae4b01f0c1d93c244Fri, 26 Jun 2015 12:01:00 -04002015-06-26T12:01:00-04:00By Kristina Shevory Is tech making government work better? That was the question tackled by an expert panel at the Techonomy Policy conference in Washington in early June. The summary answer: a little bit, but not nearly as much as it could. There's no question technology can make government more effective, [...]http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/06/25/onstage-at-te-policy-a-bipartisan-call-for-policies-that-dont-screw-up-innovation/
Onstage At TE Policy, A Bipartisan Call For Policies That Don't Screw Up InnovationBy Adrienne Jane Burke Tech policy development may help strange bedfellows get better acquainted. At Techonomy Policy 2015 in Washington last week, tech billionaire Sean Parker joined Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer, a Republican cattle rancher, and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, a vegan Democrat, for a conversation with Techonomy CEO David [...]Techonomy, ContributorTechonomy, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/techonomyguest/558c0733e4b01f0c1d93b9ebThu, 25 Jun 2015 09:55:00 -04002015-06-25T09:55:00-04:00By Adrienne Jane Burke Tech policy development may help strange bedfellows get better acquainted. At Techonomy Policy 2015 in Washington last week, tech billionaire Sean Parker joined Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer, a Republican cattle rancher, and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, a vegan Democrat, for a conversation with Techonomy CEO David [...]http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/06/24/data-data-everywhere-but-not-a-bit-you-own/
Data, Data Everywhere, But Not A Bit You OwnBy Adrienne Jane Burke Who owns data? How should data privacy be defined and protected? And what is the potential for regulation to support or impede the growth of digital data businesses? Those were among the tough questions panelists at the Techonomy Policy 2015 event in Washington last week grappled with [...]Techonomy, ContributorTechonomy, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/techonomyguest/558aba2ee4b01f0c1d93b35fWed, 24 Jun 2015 10:16:00 -04002015-06-24T10:16:00-04:00By Adrienne Jane Burke Who owns data? How should data privacy be defined and protected? And what is the potential for regulation to support or impede the growth of digital data businesses? Those were among the tough questions panelists at the Techonomy Policy 2015 event in Washington last week grappled with [...]http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/06/23/tech-leaders-cooperation-with-government-can-move-us-forward/
Tech Leaders: Cooperation With Government Can Move US ForwardBy Adrienne Jane Burke From a founding father of the Internet who is now at the fore of interplanetary connectivity comes an evolved view: Competition need not be a zero sum game; collaboration can produce positive sum outcomes. Internet pioneer Vint Cerf made what he called a “bigger pie argument” at Techonomy [...]Techonomy, ContributorTechonomy, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/techonomyguest/5589621be4b01f0c1d93abb6Tue, 23 Jun 2015 09:48:00 -04002015-06-23T09:48:00-04:00By Adrienne Jane Burke From a founding father of the Internet who is now at the fore of interplanetary connectivity comes an evolved view: Competition need not be a zero sum game; collaboration can produce positive sum outcomes. Internet pioneer Vint Cerf made what he called a “bigger pie argument” at Techonomy [...]http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/06/11/for-genome-editing-self-regulation-beats-a-government-ban/
For Genome Editing, Self-Regulation Beats A Government BanA breakthrough method that makes editing the genes of living beings relatively easy, called CRISPR, is much in the news these days. So are the many implications—both terrifying and promising—associated with it. The seemingly endless possibilities of genome editing have even the scientific community on edge, and it’s stirring up heated debate about where the ethical limits are. At the moment, most of the calls for restraint in the use of CRISPR are coming directly from scientists, but it won’t be long before government officials or candidates hoping to be elected start airing their opinions about how this field should be regulated. It’s worth taking a moment to consider how different modes of oversight could affect the opportunities afforded us by genome editing.Meredith Salisbury, ContributorMeredith Salisbury, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/meredithsalisbury/5570a33ae4b01f0c1d9347f1Thu, 11 Jun 2015 11:36:00 -04002015-06-11T11:36:00-04:00A breakthrough method that makes editing the genes of living beings relatively easy, called CRISPR, is much in the news these days. So are the many implications—both terrifying and promising—associated with it. The seemingly endless possibilities of genome editing have even the scientific community on edge, and it’s stirring up heated debate about where the ethical limits are. At the moment, most of the calls for restraint in the use of CRISPR are coming directly from scientists, but it won’t be long before government officials or candidates hoping to be elected start airing their opinions about how this field should be regulated. It’s worth taking a moment to consider how different modes of oversight could affect the opportunities afforded us by genome editing.http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/06/08/reflections-from-ross-techonomy-policy-this-tuesday/
Reflections From Ross: Techonomy Policy This TuesdayOur first Techonomy Policy conference takes place in Washington, DC, next week. This is our third focused new conference we’ve launched since the first wide-ranging Techonomy event in 2010. In 2012, we added Techonomy Detroit, and in 2013, we began our Techonomy Bio series. So why Techonomy Policy? There are many reasons. One is that in order for tech leaders and innovators to create the impact and benefit they envision, they must understand the complex ecosystem of government well enough to become valued partners and to create responsive relationships.Techonomy, ContributorTechonomy, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/techonomyguest/5575cfa6e4b01f0c1d9357e7Mon, 8 Jun 2015 13:30:00 -04002015-06-08T13:30:00-04:00Our first Techonomy Policy conference takes place in Washington, DC, next week. This is our third focused new conference we’ve launched since the first wide-ranging Techonomy event in 2010. In 2012, we added Techonomy Detroit, and in 2013, we began our Techonomy Bio series. So why Techonomy Policy? There are many reasons. One is that in order for tech leaders and innovators to create the impact and benefit they envision, they must understand the complex ecosystem of government well enough to become valued partners and to create responsive relationships.http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/06/05/washington-is-changing-companies-have-to-change-with-it/
Washington Is Changing. Companies Have To Change With It.Digital technology transformed business models for the media, manufacturing, and sports industries. Now shifts in how Washington works require that companies adopt new, technology-driven government affairs strategies. Here are some of the signs of the transformation underway in Washington: a decrease in Congressional action; increased complexity in regulations; the growing relevance of social media; and the proliferation of information services and access to new information. For businesses of all sizes in all industries, there has never been a more critical moment to recognize these changes and act on them.Techonomy, ContributorTechonomy, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/techonomyguest/557077f9e4b01f0c1d9345d3Fri, 5 Jun 2015 12:17:00 -04002015-06-05T12:17:00-04:00Digital technology transformed business models for the media, manufacturing, and sports industries. Now shifts in how Washington works require that companies adopt new, technology-driven government affairs strategies. Here are some of the signs of the transformation underway in Washington: a decrease in Congressional action; increased complexity in regulations; the growing relevance of social media; and the proliferation of information services and access to new information. For businesses of all sizes in all industries, there has never been a more critical moment to recognize these changes and act on them.http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/06/05/lets-use-data-and-tech-to-create-a-government-that-works/
Let's Use Data And Tech To Create A Government That WorksBreakthroughs in medicine, data science, online education, renewable energy, and satellite navigation have changed the world. From smartphones to PET scans, from pest-resistant seeds to asteroid landings, the list of extraordinary, ingenious, life-changing achievements is almost endless. But from a public policy perspective, the pace of improvement is harrowing. Governments around the world need to find mechanisms that simultaneously enable greater opportunity for their social entrepreneurs as well as better protection for citizens. The new structures will need to use data more wisely, make decisions more quickly, and regulate more fairly. They will also need to provide data to collaboratively achieve performance-measured outcomes, and better engage communities and civil society’s participation in the process.Techonomy, ContributorTechonomy, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/techonomyguest/557073eee4b01f0c1d9345b1Fri, 5 Jun 2015 10:03:00 -04002015-06-05T10:03:00-04:00Breakthroughs in medicine, data science, online education, renewable energy, and satellite navigation have changed the world. From smartphones to PET scans, from pest-resistant seeds to asteroid landings, the list of extraordinary, ingenious, life-changing achievements is almost endless. But from a public policy perspective, the pace of improvement is harrowing. Governments around the world need to find mechanisms that simultaneously enable greater opportunity for their social entrepreneurs as well as better protection for citizens. The new structures will need to use data more wisely, make decisions more quickly, and regulate more fairly. They will also need to provide data to collaboratively achieve performance-measured outcomes, and better engage communities and civil society’s participation in the process.http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/06/04/a-critical-moment-for-the-future-of-the-internet/
A Critical Moment For The Future Of The InternetThe Internet, the greatest invention of our generation—several generations in fact—is in many ways a reflection of the American Dream. It’s vast and open, unlimited in its potential reach. It’s inclusive and welcoming. Anyone can be part of it and make a difference. The fastest growing part of the global economy is Internet-based, and the Internet accounts for a significant and growing portion of global GDP. According to Boston Consulting Group, the Internet is contributing up to 8 percent of GDP in some economies, powering growth and creating jobs. You’d be correct in arguing it’s an American-made innovation. We can trace the roots of the Internet back some 50 years to a U.S. Defense Department research program. But as the Internet has expanded globally, it’s become increasingly clear that one government cannot lay claim to it. The Internet is a worldwide resource. It belongs to everyone.Techonomy, ContributorTechonomy, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/techonomyguest/55706edbe4b01f0c1d934539Thu, 4 Jun 2015 12:20:00 -04002015-06-04T12:20:00-04:00The Internet, the greatest invention of our generation—several generations in fact—is in many ways a reflection of the American Dream. It’s vast and open, unlimited in its potential reach. It’s inclusive and welcoming. Anyone can be part of it and make a difference. The fastest growing part of the global economy is Internet-based, and the Internet accounts for a significant and growing portion of global GDP. According to Boston Consulting Group, the Internet is contributing up to 8 percent of GDP in some economies, powering growth and creating jobs. You’d be correct in arguing it’s an American-made innovation. We can trace the roots of the Internet back some 50 years to a U.S. Defense Department research program. But as the Internet has expanded globally, it’s become increasingly clear that one government cannot lay claim to it. The Internet is a worldwide resource. It belongs to everyone.http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/06/04/towards-a-truly-global-single-digital-market/
Towards A Truly Global Single Digital MarketEurope is in the midst of a messy negotiation on how to build a single digital market—putting all 28 members of the EU under one set of rules. The potential benefits are clear: consumers will gain access to new services, regulations can be made more consistent and growth enhanced by market norms. According to one study, such efficiencies could give the region an estimated $400 billion economic boost in the first year alone. But the ambitions of Brussels policymakers are too small. A single European digital market should be just the first step in the creation of an open global digital market that will allow companies and individuals everywhere to continue to exploit the Internet’s potential.Techonomy, ContributorTechonomy, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/techonomyguest/55706a5ee4b01f0c1d9344dcThu, 4 Jun 2015 11:28:00 -04002015-06-04T11:28:00-04:00Europe is in the midst of a messy negotiation on how to build a single digital market—putting all 28 members of the EU under one set of rules. The potential benefits are clear: consumers will gain access to new services, regulations can be made more consistent and growth enhanced by market norms. According to one study, such efficiencies could give the region an estimated $400 billion economic boost in the first year alone. But the ambitions of Brussels policymakers are too small. A single European digital market should be just the first step in the creation of an open global digital market that will allow companies and individuals everywhere to continue to exploit the Internet’s potential.http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/06/04/techonomy-policy-june-9-in-dc-the-age-of-data-exhaust/
Techonomy Policy June 9 In DC: The Age Of Data ExhaustLast month Techonomy hosted a dinner in New York, and our guests wanted relentlessly to talk about data. Where will society produce it? How much can we manage? Who will control it? What will they do to us with it? How can individuals retain influence over it? These are elemental questions for our era. They are questions that not only citizens, but government itself needs to be methodically asking. The dinner had nothing to do with our impending Techonomy Policy conference on June 9 in Washington, but it's no coincidence that the opening session is entitled "Keeping America Innovative In the Age of Data Exhaust."David Kirkpatrick, ContributorDavid Kirkpatrick, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/davidkirkpatrick/55705ee4e4b01f0c1d934432Thu, 4 Jun 2015 10:40:00 -04002015-06-04T10:40:00-04:00Last month Techonomy hosted a dinner in New York, and our guests wanted relentlessly to talk about data. Where will society produce it? How much can we manage? Who will control it? What will they do to us with it? How can individuals retain influence over it? These are elemental questions for our era. They are questions that not only citizens, but government itself needs to be methodically asking. The dinner had nothing to do with our impending Techonomy Policy conference on June 9 in Washington, but it's no coincidence that the opening session is entitled "Keeping America Innovative In the Age of Data Exhaust."http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/05/19/can-financial-services-use-social-media-right/
Can Financial Services Use Social Media Right?Did you know a tenth of HSBC’s workforce is in compliance? Or that the average corporate fine from the U.K.'s financial industry regulator increased nearly seven-fold from 2010 to 2013? Meanwhile, similar trends are being seen in the U.S. and around the world. The regulatory clampdown is happening at the same time that technology is transforming our world. Just this month, New York State’s top financial regulator granted the first license to a Bitcoin exchange, giving it bank-like status. This is technology literally throwing down the gauntlet to our monetary system. Social media is another case in point.Techonomy, ContributorTechonomy, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/techonomyguest/555b5e46e4b05ea2b5b36006Tue, 19 May 2015 12:04:00 -04002015-05-19T12:04:00-04:00Did you know a tenth of HSBC’s workforce is in compliance? Or that the average corporate fine from the U.K.'s financial industry regulator increased nearly seven-fold from 2010 to 2013? Meanwhile, similar trends are being seen in the U.S. and around the world. The regulatory clampdown is happening at the same time that technology is transforming our world. Just this month, New York State’s top financial regulator granted the first license to a Bitcoin exchange, giving it bank-like status. This is technology literally throwing down the gauntlet to our monetary system. Social media is another case in point.http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/05/19/why-asia-matters-for-linkedin/
Why Asia Matters For LinkedInAs LinkedIn works to connect all the world’s professionals, CEO Jeff Weiner is increasingly setting his sights on a bigger vision—to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Since Asia accounts for a large portion of that workforce and a rising share of global economic activity, its importance for the professional network is bound to grow. At Techonomy 2014, Weiner envisioned LinkedIn as a platform that connects all the world’s workers, companies, and educational institutions. This is not an impossible dream. LinkedIn already has more than 364 million registered members globally.Techonomy, ContributorTechonomy, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/techonomyguest/555b5be8e4b05ea2b5b35fe5Tue, 19 May 2015 12:00:00 -04002015-05-19T12:00:00-04:00As LinkedIn works to connect all the world’s professionals, CEO Jeff Weiner is increasingly setting his sights on a bigger vision—to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Since Asia accounts for a large portion of that workforce and a rising share of global economic activity, its importance for the professional network is bound to grow. At Techonomy 2014, Weiner envisioned LinkedIn as a platform that connects all the world’s workers, companies, and educational institutions. This is not an impossible dream. LinkedIn already has more than 364 million registered members globally.http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/05/19/why-genetic-tests-may-call-for-a-second-opinion/
Why Genetic Tests May Call For A Second OpinionWhen you get your cholesterol levels after a blood test, you may grumble about the new diet your doctor recommends or the statins you have to take—but you probably don’t wonder whether the levels were wrong. We know clinical lab results are tightly regulated, so we take their accuracy as a given. Assuming the same thing about lab results from a genetic test, however, could be a mistake.Meredith Salisbury, ContributorMeredith Salisbury, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/meredithsalisbury/555b594de4b05ea2b5b35fb7Tue, 19 May 2015 11:48:00 -04002015-05-19T11:48:00-04:00When you get your cholesterol levels after a blood test, you may grumble about the new diet your doctor recommends or the statins you have to take—but you probably don’t wonder whether the levels were wrong. We know clinical lab results are tightly regulated, so we take their accuracy as a given. Assuming the same thing about lab results from a genetic test, however, could be a mistake.http://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2015/05/19/empowering-women-one-brand-at-a-time/
Empowering Women One Brand At A TimeWomen are everywhere. No surprise, right? They do, after all, make up 50 percent of the world’s population. Yet, everywhere we look, women are a topic of conversation. Michelle Obama’s outfit choices on a recent tour of Japan are proclaimed to break down female stereotypes. Sweaty, jiggling, and fabulous women exercising on our screens chant “This girl can.” A woman’s mob killing in Afghanistan sparks a global #JusticeForFarkhunda movement. The banning of "India’s Daughter," a documentary about the gang rape in Delhi, raises hackles across the globe. Meanwhile, Ellen Pao's lawsuit against venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins sheds light on sexism in Silicon Valley, even if she lost.Techonomy, ContributorTechonomy, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/people/techonomyguest/555b571be4b05ea2b5b35fa5Tue, 19 May 2015 11:36:00 -04002015-05-19T11:36:00-04:00Women are everywhere. No surprise, right? They do, after all, make up 50 percent of the world’s population. Yet, everywhere we look, women are a topic of conversation. Michelle Obama’s outfit choices on a recent tour of Japan are proclaimed to break down female stereotypes. Sweaty, jiggling, and fabulous women exercising on our screens chant “This girl can.” A woman’s mob killing in Afghanistan sparks a global #JusticeForFarkhunda movement. The banning of "India’s Daughter," a documentary about the gang rape in Delhi, raises hackles across the globe. Meanwhile, Ellen Pao's lawsuit against venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins sheds light on sexism in Silicon Valley, even if she lost.